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2018 Toyota Land Cruiser problems
The 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser has 2 active recall campaigns on file and only 4 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
The 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser has 4 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
Toyota Land Cruiser owner complaints by model year
Limited NHTSA data — only 4 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 2 active recalls on file.
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Should you avoid this 2018 Land Cruiser?
Not enough data for a verdict
Only 4 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2018 Land Cruiser· lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Toyota land cruiser. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18v887000 (air bags). Cherokee county Toyota (301 liberty blvd, canton, ga 30114, 770-383-1434) was contacted and stated that the parts were not available. There was…
2018 Toyota Landcruiser. Potential vehicle crash, injury, damage, loss of value, reduced lifespan & reliabilty. Issue #1 - 2-3 times a month I experience shift shock. The transmission hesitates shifting up between 1->2 gear or down 2->1 gear at less than 15 mph.…
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If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles
In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.
Common questions
Is the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 4 owner complaints have been filed for the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Only 4 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What should I check before buying a used 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Is the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser a good used car to buy?
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 4 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Toyota Land Cruiser has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 4 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 3 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/Toyota/Land Cruiser.
Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics.
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